| ISPA 2026 New York Congress - Schedule of Events |
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Scheduled Events Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change) 9:00 - 17:00
Seminar Day (ISPA Fellows and invited guests)
9:30 – 17:00
Committee Meetings (by invitation)
New York
Scheduled Events Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change) 9:00 – 11:00
Executive Meeting (by invitation)
11:30 – 15:45
Registration/Check-in (coffee)
11:30 – 12:30
New Member Welcome Reception / Community Building Program
13:00 – 13:30
Opening Ceremony and Welcome
David Baile 
Alfonso Leal del Ojo 
Josephine Ridge 
Paul Tam 13:30 – 14:15
Provocation
Nicola Benedetti 14:15 – 14:30
Regional Update
14:30 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 16:45
Session 1 | Breaking Out of the Silo: Cross-Sector CollaborationHow can collaboration with other sectors expand opportunities, community, and possibilities for the performing arts? What are successful examples of cross-sector collaboration, and how are they mutually beneficial? While commercial opportunities may generate new revenue, how do we balance them with mission? 
Adriane V. Jefferson 
Samuel Wong 17:30 – 20:30
Opening Reception/New Member Welcome21:30
Cocktail Klatch
New York
Scheduled Events
Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change) 9:00 – 16:30
Registration/Check-in (coffee)
10:00 – 12:00
Pitch New Works
Anthony Sargent CBE 12:00 – 13:45
ProEx (Professional Exchange)/Lunch13:45 – 14:15
14:15 – 15:15
Session 2 | Adapting to Change: Responses to Shifting Funding PrioritiesAs funding priorities shift and shortfalls escalate across the arts sector globally, many arts organizations and artists are grappling with how to sustain programs and continue both local and international work. 
Sami Daoud 
Martin Inthamoussu* 
Kelly Langgard
Paul Tam 15:15 – 15:45
Break
15:45 – 17:15
Session 3 | Industry Forum: The Arts and Technology - AIThis session brings together leading artists, technologists, and cultural thinkers to explore how AI and related technologies impact the arts and society. 19:00 – 23:30
ISPA Out on the Town
21:30
Cocktail Klatch
New York
Scheduled Events
Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change) 9:00 – 16:00
Registration/Check-in (coffee)
9:00 – 10:00
Session 4 | Coffee Klatch10:00 – 11:15
Breakout SessionsAdvocacy: Strategies for ChangeIn many parts of the world, censorship and restrictive policies are longstanding realities for artists and cultural institutions. This session gathers global perspectives on how advocates and organizations are defending creative freedom, amplifying diverse voices, and resisting policies that limit expression and access. 
Ana Corbett 
Marie Fol 
Brandall C. Jones* Bridging Present and Future: The Next GenerationA resilient performing arts industry is one that cultivates its future generations of artists, audiences, and supporters. What is the role of youth programs, education, and cross-generational connection in not only sustaining but expanding the sector for years to come? Design: Innovation in Live PerformanceFrom immersive environments to interactive technologies, design for live performance is being transformed across every element — AR/VR, sound, lighting, set, projection, and beyond. How are artists and organizations integrating the latest tools and approaches into venues, productions, and collaborations? 
Jon Faris* 11:45 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 – 13:15
ISPA Fellowship Update
13:15 – 13:45
Provocation
Omar Rajeh 13:45 – 14:00
Regional Update
14:15 – 15:30
Session 5 | Creative Resistance: How the Arts Respond to Conflict and CrisisGeopolitical unrest, conflict, and economic volatility continue to affect artists and organizations. Yet the arts remain a potent source of resilience, awareness, and community. 
Fizza Hasan 
Kent Monkman 15:30 – 16:00
Break
16:00 – 16:15
Invitation to Singapore16:15 – 17:00
ISPA Awards Presentation21:30
Cocktail Klatch
New York
Scheduled Events Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change) 10:00 - 12:00
ISPA Board meeting (by invitation)
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